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NANOTECHNOLOGY ANDREGENERATIVE MEDICINEMSc /2018/19 ENTRY

Nanotechnology and Regenerative Medicine MSc/

Nanotechnology and Regenerative Medicine arerapidly expanding fields with the potential torevolutionise modern medicine. Thiscross-disciplinary programme provides studentswith a robust scientific understanding in thesefields, combined with a "hands-on" practical andtranslational focus.

 Degree summary 

This programme will equip students with a critical understanding of: hownanotechnology can be harnessed for the improved detection andtreatment of disease the use of stem cells in medicine tissue engineeringstrategies for tissue regeneration improving biomaterials for directingcell behaviour the regulatory, ethical and commercial hurdles for thetranslation of these emerging technologies.

// Based within the world-leading medical research environment of theUCL Division of Surgery & Interventional Science this MSc retains aclinical focus and addresses real medicine needs. Students learnabout the route of translation from research ideas into actualproducts which can benefit patients.

// An in-depth laboratory-based research project is an integralcomponent of the programme; expert support allows students toinvestigate cutting-edge projects and thereby open up opportunitiesfor further research and publications.

// Students are embedded within the vibrant research community ofthe Faculty of Medical Sciences which provides students - throughresearch seminars, symposia and eminent guest lecturers -outstanding networking opportunities within the research, clinicaland translational science communities.

The programme is delivered through a combination of lectures, tutorials,workshops, group discussions, practical sessions, and demonstrations.Assessment is through presentations, problem-solving workshops,written practical reports, coursework, unseen written examinations andthe dissertation.

 Degree structure 

Mode: Full-time: 1 year; Part-time: 2 years; Flexible: up to 5 years

Location: London, Hampstead (Royal Free Hospital)

Part-time (2 years) will usually need to attend for approximately 1.5 dayseach week (October-February).

Students undertake modules to the value of 180 credits. The programmeconsists of five core modules (75 credits), one optional module (15credits) and a research project (90 credits).

A PG Certificate (60 credits) is offered in Flexible/Modular study modeonly, over a maximum two years. The programme consists of two coremodules (30 credits) and two optional modules (30 credits).

CORE MODULES

// Nanotechnology in Medicine *

// Applied Tissue Engineering *

// Biomaterials

// Research Methodologies

// Practical Bio-Nanotechnology and Regenerative Medicine

// *PG Cert - compulsory modules

OPTIONAL MODULES

// Choose one of the following options; attendance at the other module is possible but willnot be assessed.

// Stem Cells in Medicine and their Applications in Surgery

// Translation of Nanotechnology and Regenerative Medicine

DISSERTATION/REPORT

// All students undertake an extensive laboratory-based (90 credits) research projectwhich culminates in a dissertation of c.15,000 words and an individual viva voce.

* Careers data is taken from the ‘Destinations of Leavers from Higher Education’ survey undertaken by HESA looking at the destinations of UK and EU students in the 2013–2015graduating cohorts six months after graduation.

 Your career 

Student career options and progression during and following thecompletion of the degree are considered to be of the utmost importance.Personal tutors will offer individual advice and seminars are arranged ona variety of career competencies including CV writing, writing researchproposals and positive personal presentation.

Networking with world-leading scientists, new biotechnology CEO's andclinicians is encouraged and enabled throughout the programme.Research output in terms of publishing papers and presenting atconferences is also promoted.

Recent career destinations include:

// Studying PhDs or Medicine at UCL, Imperial College London andUniversities of Oxford and Cambridge

// Clinical PhD training programmes

// NHS hospitals in the UK

// EU and overseas hospitals and research facilities

Recent career destinations* include:

// Data Integrity Analyst, IMS Health

// Medical Device Analyst, GlobalData

// Tissue Processing Specialist Consultant, UCL

// PhD in Applied Engineering, Universidad de Navarra (University ofNavarra)

// PhD in Bioengineering, Imperial College London

Employability

Graduates of the programme gain the transferable laboratory, criticaland soft skills, such as science communication, necessary to pursue ascientific or clinical research career in the fields of nanomedicine andregenerative medicine.

 Entry requirements 

A minimum of a second-class UK Bachelor's degree in ascience/engineering subject or a medical degree, or an overseasqualification of an equivalent standard. Research experience will also betaken into account.

English language proficiency level

If your education has not been conducted in the English language, youwill be expected to demonstrate evidence of an adequate level ofEnglish proficiency.

The level of English language proficiency for this programme is: Good.

Information about the evidence required, acceptable qualifications andtest providers is provided at:www.ucl.ac.uk/graduate/english-requirements

 Your application 

Students are advised to apply as early as possible due to competitionfor places. Those applying for scholarship funding (particularly overseasapplicants) should take note of application deadlines.

When we assess your application we would like to learn:

// why you want to study Nanotechnology and Regenerative Medicineat UCL

// what particularly attracts you to this programme

// how your academic and professional background meets thedemands of this programme

// where you would like to go professionally with your degree

Together with essential academic requirements, the personal statementis your opportunity to illustrate whether your reasons for applying to thisprogramme match what the programme will deliver.

Application fee: There is an application processing fee for thisprogramme of £75 for online applications and £100 for paperapplications. More details about the application fee can be found atwww.ucl.ac.uk/prospective-students/graduate/taught/application.

FEES AND FUNDING 2018/19 ENTRY

// UK: £14,650 (FT), £7,330 (PT)

// EU: £14,650 (FT), £7,330 (PT)

// Overseas: £27,580 (FT), £13,630 (PT)

The tuition fees shown are for the year indicated above. Fees forsubsequent years may increase or otherwise vary. Furtherinformation on fee status, fee increases and the fee schedule can beviewed on the UCL Current Students website.

Fees for flexible, modular study are charged pro-rata to theappropriate full-time Master's fee taken in an academic session.

Full details of funding opportunities can be found on the UCLScholarships website: www.ucl.ac.uk/scholarships

APPLICATION DEADLINE

All applicants: 27 July 2018

Details on how to apply are available on the website at:www.ucl.ac.uk/graduate/apply

CONTACT

Ms Julie Cheek, Teaching Administrator

Email: j.cheek@ucl.ac.uk

Telephone: +44 (0)20 7794 0500 ext. 34980

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